Botnet Installing NiceRAT Malware

June 13, 2024, 1:33 p.m.

Description

This analysis discusses the proliferation of botnets constructed through the distribution of malware disguised as legitimate software. These botnets are subsequently leveraged to install additional malware strains, including NiceRAT, a Python-based Remote Access Tool (RAT) capable of collecting system information, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallet details for exfiltration. The report highlights the persistent nature of these botnets, which have been operational since 2019, underscoring the importance of user vigilance when downloading software from untrusted sources.

Date

Published Created Modified
June 13, 2024, 12:49 p.m. June 13, 2024, 12:49 p.m. June 13, 2024, 1:33 p.m.

Indicators

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Attack Patterns

NiceRAT

T1556.003

T1027.004

T1021.004

T1497.003

T1053.005

T1497.001

T1012

T1555

T1071.001

T1518.001

T1489

T1082

T1083

T1570